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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1899
Page
1
The text contemplates the passing of a year as a guest and a threshold to a new era. It contrasts folly and wisdom, urging a positive view of the old year’s lessons and a hopeful, purposeful welcome of what the next year may bring.
The fragmentary text blends old fashioned verse about love and longing with a garbled advertisement for a pile cure. It names Audie, Roberteon, Noxon and references home, friendship, and sorrow while promoting TABLEWS BUCKNYD PILE CINTMHN'T with addresses and prices.
Notice from City Assessor J P Divine that the fresh Board of Squadvation will convene in the City Assessor's office on November 3, 1258 and continue sessions daily until the work is completed.
A state official urges New Yorkers to invest only through savings banks and avoid risky ventures. Officials argue legislation should curb dishonest promoters and protect deposits, stressing careful, gradual investments under a trusted banking system.
An old advertisement extols a kidney and bladder remedy as a universal cure. It claims to treat gravel and diabetes like ailments and rheumatism, promises strong results from a two month course, and urges readers to buy through druggists. Endorsed by doctors and users, it features testimonials and regional suppliers.
A chaotic account outlines San Antonio and other Texan cities facing rising indebtedness, tax rates, and speculative finance schemes. It notes San Antonio’s debt fears, comparisons with Dallas Fort Worth and Galveston, and mentions proposals, water projects, and political tension amid fiscal scrutiny. It references municipal bond debates, valuations, and public concern over large, risky investments.
The article notes mixed sentiments about wartime destruction and property protection. It questions whether wrecking of plants will be curbbed, suggests limited vandalism and selective mine operations for gold needs, and cites views from officials like Charles B. Goins and John Hays Hammong on safeguarding equipment and maintenance while acknowledging possible remediable disruption.
An ad promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for broken limbs bruises and sore throats with immediate relief claims. It lists Beal’s Drug Store at 106 East Commerce and Win Appmann Busse Pharmacy at 823 West Commerce as place names for purchases.
Fragmentary text indicates a sale or promotion offering gas stoves at cost and a free connection. The readable portion mentions reduced price for gas for cooking and emphasizes a deal to attract customers, though details and proper nouns are missing.
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